Mitochondria are cell organelles surrounded by a double membrane. In addition to numerous essential functions in the metabolism of the cell, they also play a key role in the integration of signals ...

Some cells, such as immune cells, are highly mobile—they constantly remodel their shape, migrate toward a wound that needs to ...

Cellular membrane proteins play many important roles throughout the body, including transporting substances in and out of the ...

A new study presents computational strategies to manipulate membrane protein folding and function for biotechnological applications.

According to estimates, about a third of the world's population is infected with the single-celled parasite Toxoplasma gondii ...

The authors describe an interesting approach to studying the dynamics and function of membrane proteins in different lipid environments. The important findings have theoretical and practical ...

An essential component of the lymphatic system, the thymus, a pyramid-shaped organ located in the thoracic cavity, is responsible for producing T-cells. For centuries, the thymus was believed to be an ...